By the Numbers
How many years does a member of the Ugandan Parliament serve in one term?
5 years
In which city does the U.S. Congress meet?
Washington, D.C.
The U.S. Congress has two parts: The Senate and the House of...?
Representatives
What do we call a "proposed law" before it is signed?
A bill
What is the main job of both Congress and Parliament?
To make laws
How many Senators are in the U.S. Congress?
100--2 for each state
In which city does the Parliament of Uganda meet?
Kampala
Does the Ugandan Parliament have one part or two parts?
One part
What is the verb for when a leader says "No" to a bill?
To veto
Who must sign a bill in Uganda for it to become an Act?
The president
What is the minimum age to be a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?
25 years old
What is the title of the person who leads the Ugandan Parliament?
The Speaker
Which U.S. chamber is smaller: The Senate or the House of Representatives?
The Senate
What do we call the people who live in a district and are represented by a politician?
Constituents
Which group has the power to "impeach" or charge a president with a crime in the U.S.?
The House of Representatives
Roughly how many members are in the Ugandan Parliament?
Over 500
What is the name of the building where the U.S. Congress works?
The Capitol Building
What word describes a parliament with only one chamber?
Unicameral
What is the word for a formal talk or argument about a bill in Parliament?
A debate
What is the name of the "check" where Parliament looks at how the government spends money?
Oversight
How many years is one term for a U.S. Senator?
6 years
Who is the current Speaker of the Ugandan Parliament?
Anita Among
What word describes a parliament with two chambers, like the U.S.?
Bicameral
What is a "quorum"?
The minimum number of members needed to make a meeting legal
How does a member of Parliament or Congress usually get their job?
Through an election